Chess and Love on life’s board: Levon Aronian turns 43

World-renowned Armenian chess grandmaster Levon Aronian celebrates his 43rd birthday today.

Although he chose chess over music, Aronian considers music the great love of his life.

From a young age, he pursued both chess and music. When asked why he ultimately chose chess, Aronian replied, “It’s very exciting when you see progress in your work, like Little Mouk with magical shoes.” He added that he has never experienced the same feeling while playing the piano.

While chess brought him international fame, Aronian also has a refined musical taste, enjoying both jazz and classical music — a love he inherited from his mother. Details in the video: